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Land Navigation Training

126th Security Forces are performing Field Training Exercise Tanglewood at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, July 12th 2025. Senior Airman Romero and Tech Sgt Hamlet share the meaning and importance of Land Navigation (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Ces White)

Taken: 07.12.2025 | Video by Tech. Sgt. Cesaron White

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Undercover Colonel: Medical Group

12.05.2025 | Photo by Tech. Sgt. Vincent Lang

U.S. Air Force Col. Nick Henschel, 126th Air Refueling Wing, commander, right, goes undercover with 126th Medical Group, flight surgeons, during...

U.S. Air Force Capt. Amanda Downs Retires

12.07.2025 | Photo by Tech. Sgt. Ariana Freeman

U.S. Air Force Capt. Amanda Downs stands at attention during her retirement ceremony at Scott Air FOrce Base, Illinois, Dec. 7th, 2025. Amanda...

126th ARW Outstanding Airmen of the Quarter

12.07.2025 | Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Brian Ellison

126th Air Refueling Wing’s 3rd Quarter Award winners at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Dec. 7, 2025. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech....

182nd Airlift Wing Group Photo

12.06.2025 | Photo by Master Sgt. Scott Thompson

Airmen from the 182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, pose for a group photo inside the 182nd Airlift Wing main hanger, Peoria,...

ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD UNIT FROM PONTIAC PLAYED...

01.01.2025 | Photo by Christina Pultrone

Approximately 155 Soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guard’s Pontiac-based A Troop, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment protected U.S....

ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD UNIT FROM PONTIAC PLAYED...

01.01.2025 | Photo by Christina Pultrone

Approximately 155 Soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guard’s Pontiac-based A Troop, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment protected U.S....

ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD UNIT FROM PONTIAC PLAYED...

07.16.2025 | Photo by Barbara Wilson

Soldiers from Troop A, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment, receive an emotional welcome home from family following an overseas deployment.

129th RTI Combative Training

07.26.2024 | Photo by 2nd Lt. Trenton Fouche

The 129th Regiment, Regional Training Institute (129 RTI) conducted combatives training July 26 on Camp Lincoln in Springfield. Staff Sgt....

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Land Navigation Training

07.12.2025 | Video by Tech. Sgt. Cesaron White

126th Security Forces are performing Field Training Exercise Tanglewood at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, July 12th 2025. Senior Airman Romero and...

Undercover Colonel SF Flash Bang Training

06.07.2025 | Video by Tech. Sgt. Cesaron White

Colonel Henschel participates in 126th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) to learn how they train and equip for Air Base Ground Defense (ABGD) in...

126th Bio Environmental - Naples

06.16.2024 | Video by Tech. Sgt. Cesaron White

The 126th Air Refueling Wing bio environmental engineering flight is working with their counterparts at U.S. Naval Hospital, Naples, Italy 126th...

126th Dental Highlight - Naples

06.16.2024 | Video by Tech. Sgt. Cesaron White

The 126th Air Refueling Wing dental flight is working with the dental team at Naval Hospital Naples Italy, June 13, 2024. The 126th Medical Group...

Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise 2025

06.13.2025 | Video by Tech. Sgt. Cesaron White

126th Logistics Readiness Squadron, commander, Maj. Doria Holland explains the Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise.

MRE Inspection 126th Public Health - Naples Italy

06.16.2024 | Video by Tech. Sgt. Cesaron White

The 126th Air Refueling Wing Public Health flight is working with U.S. Army Sgt. Dashon Redman, Non Commissioned Officer In Charge Food Mission -...

MP BOLC Graduation Class 08-25

11.09.2025 | Video by 2nd Lt. Trenton Fouche

MP BOLC Graduation 2025 - Fort Leonard Wood

183d Civil Engineer Complex Ribbon Cutting

09.24.2025 | Video by Master Sgt. Shelly A Stark

B-Roll package of Airmen of the 183d Wing, along with distinguished guests gathering for the 183d Civil Engineer Squadron Complex Ribbon Cutting,...

Freeport-Based Military Police Unit Returns From...

11.25.2025 | Story by Lt. Col. Bradford Leighton

The average January temperature at Fort Greely, Alaska, is -2.5 degrees Fahrenheit, with lows reaching -25 degrees. It’s so cold that frostbite...

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11.21.2025 | Story by Lt. Col. Bradford Leighton

Approximately 155 Soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guard’s Pontiac-based A Troop, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment protected U.S. personnel and equipment in the Horn of Africa from October 2024 to July 2025, improving the security posture in a strategically important part of the world.

Illinois National Guard Regional Training Institute...

10.18.2025 | Story by Lt. Col. Bradford Leighton

During an Army Change of Command ceremony, the focus is on the outgoing commander with the exiting commander receiving an award and gifts from the...

183 ACOS, AFSOUTH conduct exercise SIGMAR STORM...

09.07.2025 | Story by Capt. Jonathan Padish

Springfield, Ill. (Sept. 7, 2025) -- A famous boxer once said that everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. For airmen...

Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy welcomes new director

08.22.2025 | Story by Lt. Col. Bradford Leighton

Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy proudly welcomes its new director, Ashley Leek, whose leadership brings renewed energy, experience, and a steadfast...

SULLIVAN, IL.-BASED LOGISTICS UNIT RETURNS AFTER...

08.02.2025 | Story by Lt. Col. Bradford Leighton

The Illinois Army National Guard's 634th Brigade Support Battalion Forward Logistics Element returned home on Saturday, Aug. 2, after supporting...

126th ARW Crew Chiefs Leave their Mark

08.01.2025 | Story by Senior Master Sgt. Brian Ellison

From nose art to signatures, the 126th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is building a lasting tribute to the Airmen who keep its jets mission-ready.

Illinois National Guard to Partner with Portugal as...

07.20.2025 | Story by Lt. Col. Bradford Leighton

The National Guard Bureau and the U.S. Department of Defense has announced the establishment of a State Partnership Program (SPP) between the...

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Roll Call - Episode #73

12.03.2025 | Audio by Senior Master Sgt. Brian Ellison

Mr. Phil Stratton, 126 ARW, Budget Analyst, tells us about his time as host of roll call, his career in the military, and he shares that his job...

Roll Call - Episode #72

08.27.2025 | Audio by Senior Master Sgt. Brian Ellison and Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez

Hear the story of Tech Sgt. Rashaad Adams as he runs his final lap of obtaining his PhD. How does he do it? Listen to find out.

Roll Call - Episode #71

12.07.2024 | Audio by Master Sgt. Brian Ellison

Col. Tim Huchel is our guest on the podcast he tells us about the Flying Crew Chief Program and the 126th Maintenance Group maintenance goal for...

Roll Call - Episode #70

12.04.2024 | Audio by Master Sgt. Brian Ellison

On this episode Ms. Jillian Stevens, 126th Military and Family Readiness, joins us to discuss the upcoming Wing Christmas party, she let's us know...

Roll Call - Episode #68

10.02.2024 | Audio by Master Sgt. Brian Ellison

This weeks guest is the Mission Support Group commander Col. Mike Mihalik he tells about how he became a Civil Engineer officer, his time at the...

Roll Call - Episode #67

09.07.2024 | Audio by Tech. Sgt. Ariana Freeman and Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez

Capt. Chris Gottschall, 126th Security Forces Squadron, is our guest on the podcast he discusses his role in the 126th Security Forces Squadron,...

Roll Call- Episode #66

08.02.2024 | Audio by Airman 1st Class Troy Barnes

General Mike Minihan Air Mobility Command commander is our guest this month on the podcast. In this clip, Minihan talks about his ties to the...

Roll Call - Episode #65

07.30.2024 | Audio by Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez

ROLL CALL A 126TH AIR REFUELING WING PODCAST OF THE ILLINOIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD AT SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE. ROLL CALL …THE PODCAST FOCUSED ON...

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Women's Equality Day

08.17.2022 | Graphics by Sgt. Trenton Fouche

Women's Equality Day not only celebrates the passage of the 19th Amendment, but also represents women's continuing efforts toward full...

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